Murder suspect arrested

October 26, 2018

A Union City, Tenn. man has been arrested in connection with the homicide investigation conducted by the Obion County Sheriff's Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Thomas Christopher Morton, 34, was arrested Oct. 24 and being held without bond at the Obion County Jail.

The body of 43-year-old Pedro Ernesto Arriago was discovered by a family member at his home, in the 5200 block of Ken-Tenn Highway, between South Fulton and Union City, Tenn. last weekend.

Morton has been charged with criminal homicide, especially aggravated robbery and tampering with evidence in connection with his death.